New Milford Sport's Center's David Amory arraigned on sexual assault charges, case continued to Oct. 23

The sign outside Top Flight Sports Center on Pickett District Road in New Milford, across the road from the John Pettibone School. Photo by Alice Tessier.

New MILFORD--Top Flight Sports Center's David Amory was arraigned today in Bantam Superior Court on sexual assault charges allegedly regarding two children, and the case was transferred to Litchfield Superior Court, where it will continue Oct. 23.

Amory, 48, of Brookfield was arrested today after turning himself in at the New Milford Police Department, which held a warrant in his name regarding incidents that allegedly occurred between 2011 and 2012. As it is a 14-day sealed warrant, no details are available yet in the case.

He was charged with two counts of sexual assault in the fourth degree and two counts of risk of injury to a minor, and he was held on a $20,000 court-set bond in each case.

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Amory bonded out after the court reduced the amount to $15,000 in each case, or a combined $30,000, and instructed him not to have any unsupervised contact with children under the age of 18.

It was noted that Amory, who was said to be a driver with a company based out of Carlisle, Pa., is a single parent with two children and that the prohibition does not apply to them.

Top Flight Sports Center, on Pickett District Road, announced in July that it would be closing Aug. 5, citing financial constraints, but it was known that local police and state officials were conducting an investigation related to the establishment.

Lt. Larry Ash of the New Milford Police Department said at that time that a criminal complaint was reported June 25 and that local police were "working with DCF [state Department of Children and Families] and the [state] Department of Public Health" regarding the matter.

Lt. Ash said early this morning that "our investigation indicated that there are two alleged victims."

Police have not disclosed any details to date regarding the investigation.

The sign outside of the now-closed sports center, which was a licensed child-care facility offering gymnastics, jujitsu and swimming classes and a play component, promoted that "We help children soar!" during its operation.

On its Web site, in announcing its upcoming closure, Top Flight had stated: "Dear Friends, We want to thank you for your business and continued support over the years. Unfortunately, our Summer Camp and our Childcare program has ended and financial constraints have made it impossible for the remaining programs to continue. Regretfully, Top Flight has made the tremedously [sic] difficult but necessary decision to close its business effective August 5, 2012. We have made a lot of friends and memories over the years and we thank each of you for making Top Flight such a great and fun place to be."

The notice was not signed, but Amory was listed on the center's Web site as the person in charge.

Lt. Ash said today that Amory "is listed as owner/operator in our files."